Church Law & Tax
The Church Law and Tax Group, a division of Christianity Today, is committed to helping you lead a ministry that thrives. You can count on our resources to provide you with the reliable tools and proven strategies you need to keep your church safe, legal and financially sound.
Our resources represent the work of the most respected and knowledgeable attorneys, accountants, financial advisors, and risk managers guiding churches today.
Leading our team of experts is Richard Hammar, attorney, CPA and best-selling author specializing in legal and tax issues for churches and clergy.
Together, Rich and our team of editorial advisors, including Michael E. Batts, Gregg Capin, David Middlebrook, Frank Sommerville, Elaine Sommerville, Vonna Laue and others, are committed to helping churches succeed. Meet our Editorial Advisors.
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Understanding Church Insurance
Church Law & Tax
$19.95Though nearly every church has insurance coverage, many church leaders lack confidence in their understanding of their policies and the terminology associated with them. As you gain a better understanding of church insurance, as well as your church's...$19.95 -
Setting Wages and Benefits for Church Staff
Church Law & Tax
$17.95Whether it's one staff member or hundreds, churches usually must negotiate wages and benefits. With tight budgets, it is sometimes a struggle to set competitive pay rates and provide benefits to employees. Learn about key aspects of compensation planning...$17.95 -
Medical Emergency Preparation
Church Law & Tax
$17.95Is your church ready for a medical emergency? Discover the areas you may not be prepared for with this medical emergency checklist. Learn the importance of forming a response team to smoothly handle a health crisis in your church. Then use the included...$17.95 -
Dealing With Dangerous People
Church Law & Tax
$17.95Security teams, specialized procedures, surveillance cameras, limited office access, emergency buttons, and thorough screening procedures help empower and enable churches to keep staff and congregants safe. This download is designed to help you think...$17.95 -
Church Board Guide to Developing a Risk Management Strategy
Church Law & Tax
$19.95Learn why it is essential your church develop a risk management strategy and how to implement the strategy in your church. CONTENTS Part 1: Developing a Risk Management Strategy Part 2: Implementing the Risk Management Strategy$19.95 -
Church Board Guide to a Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Policy
Church Law & Tax
$19.95Church leaders and boards can take relatively simple, yet effective steps to reduce the likelihood of child sexual abuse. Implementing a preventive program can provide a safe and secure environment for the children to whom your church has been entrusted,...$19.95 -
Best Practices for Technology Usage
Church Law & Tax
$19.95Personal computers, smartphones, social media—churches of every size can benefit from the variety of electronic tools available. But an increase in these options also means pastors and staff need to establish policies and best practices to govern...$19.95 -
Best Practices for Receiving Charitable Contributions
Church Law & Tax
$19.95Church leaders need to know principles of legal giving and receiving to safeguard the coffers, as well as the church's reputation. For instance, if one of your members decides she wants to surprise your pastor with a monetary gift, and she wants to...$19.95